Police said the man's body was found hanging from a tree near a burial ground (Representational)
A 23-year old fisherman, wanted by police for alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, was found hanging from a tree near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu today, police said.
The man, who hails from Kudiyurrupu villge, had allegedly sexually assaulted the 4-year old girl in his neighbourhood, following which her parents lodged a police complaint.
Police were looking for him after registering a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) three days ago.
His body was found hanging from a tree near a burial ground on the outskirts of the village this morning, police said adding further investigation was on.